Clinical Education Coordinator, Speech and Language Therapy in Cardiff

If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

The post holder will provide strategic leadership on the design and delivery of the clinical aspects of the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University. S/he will coordinate clinical education and placements across the programme and facilitate collaborative partnerships with health boards, local authorities and other organisations in order to ensure sufficient provision of Speech and Language Therapy practice‑based learning opportunities, in line with HCPC and RCSLT guidelines. S/he will problem‑solve issues arising, working collaboratively and sensitively with ATL Healthcare, Programme Director (BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy), SLT managers and Placement Coordinators within the NHS. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the Speech and Language Therapy clinical facilities, jointly with relevant staff, as well as providing comprehensive risk assessments to safeguard the health and safety of students, staff, and patients. Enthusiastic about student‑centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level. You will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department and to meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.

What We Are Looking For

• An in‑depth knowledge of specialist subject and professional area.
• An in‑depth understanding of pedagogy.
• An in‑depth understanding of research/enterprise and scholarly activity.
• Ability to design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at various levels.
• Ability to review programme design on a regular basis to ensure compliance with quality standards and academic regulations and to make alterations where appropriate.
• Ability to contribute to the achievement of the School Development Plan and the institution’s strategic planning processes.
• Ability to develop research objectives, prepare proposals, carry out independent research, referee and contribute to peer assessment.
• Ability to identify opportunities for strategic development/improvement e.g. research projects, new courses, consultancy.
• Ability to identify (through the analysis of appropriate management information) areas requiring improved performance e.g. student numbers, student satisfaction.
• Experience of HE teaching or equivalent.
• Experience of providing academic leadership and first‑line support/mentoring for other colleagues.
• Experience of engaging in pedagogic and practitioner research.
• A good honours degree.
• Master level qualification or equivalent specialist clinical experience.
• Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme, within agreed timescales (as soon as is practicably possible and definitely within three years of commencement of employment).

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile and very good teaching experience on relevant programmes is essential. To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.